The Seven Laws of Noah​

Rosh Hashanah is one of the most important holidays (Sept. 16-17). It is the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, and a day of...

In our Torah portion, we find the "curses and blessings". Each curse is associated with a specific action that goes against G-d's...

This Torah portion discusses the role of judges, prophets, and spiritual advisors, particularly in the context of the present era as it...

In this Torah portion, we found a significant amount of room for the saga of the false prophet. The Torah warns that false prophets will...

In the Torah portion of Eikev this verse is brought: "Man does not live by bread alone, but by the utterance of God's mouth does man...

The 9th day of the month of Av is the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, on which we fast, deprive ourselves of pleasure, and pray. It...

In this Torah portion, we read about the encouragement that Moses gives before entering the land of Israel. Moses tells Joshua, his...

In the Matot Torah portion, G‑d commands Moses to go to war against Midian. "And G‑d spoke to Moses, saying, 'Take revenge for the...

In this Torah portion, we read about the sons of Korach that were the first to get involved in the rebellion against Moses, but during...

Balaam was a pagan prophet who possessed the ability to communicate with impure evil forces. Balak, the king of Moab, sought Balaam's...

In our Torah portion, some people had become impatient and complained against God and Moses because of what they thought to be difficult...

Korach’s rebellion against Moses was motivated by his desire for unity, that there be no distinctions among the Jewish people....

In our Torah portion, we find the prohibition of Blasphemy (Numbers 15:30-31). Blasphemy is explicitly listed as one of the Seven Noahide...

"Moses was exceedingly humble, more so than any other person on earth". Numbers 12:3. This verse highlights Moses's exceptional humility,...

By Rabbi Moshe Bernstein Shavuot will be celebrated this week on Thursday and it is the time that G‑d gave the Torah at Mount Sinai. This...

By Rabbi Moshe Bernstein This Torah portion describes the tribe of Levi who held a special role within the people of Israel. The tribe of...

By Rabbi Moshe Bernstein The prohibition of idolatry is the first Noahide commandment and it appears in the Bahar Torah portion. G-d...

By Rabbi Moshe Bernstein The obligation to obey and hear the true prophet is based on the fact that the prophet is a conduit for God's...

The prohibition of murder is a central theme in the Emor Torah portion. This prohibition is mentioned in Leviticus 24:17-22, which states...

By Rabbi Moshe Bernstein Acharei-Kedoshim is a combined Torah portion that contains many laws related to purity and morality, including...